Part 1: Weaving Mats from plastic shopping bags

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Part 1: Weaving Mats from plastic shopping bags

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Chris Hawkshaw

7 жыл бұрын

How to recycle plastic shopping bags into useful sleeping mats or blankets for the Homeless or Refugees

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@gladysma308 3 жыл бұрын

good work! very clear if people watch from the beginning. 9:00 use of these plastic bags recycle mat.

@angelafields3740 5 жыл бұрын

ty, finally a video that talks u step by step in what to do instead of music!!

@mamamia4745 8 ай бұрын

This is WAY EASIER than cutting the bags vertically! I think I would pull tbe bags through the weaving process with the crochet hook!

@christianehawkshaw6061 4 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone. Amazing how many people have watched this video. This video is now over 2 years old, and I have learned a lot since then, and have 'refined' the method quite a lot after working with different people to make the mats. This was my first try ever to make a video mainiy for friends who wanted to learn how to do the weaving to take home and teach their friends. I am working on a new video with all the innovations I have made. Will post as soon as I get it finished.

@flixkdrama8798 Жыл бұрын

Hi! It's been 3 years since you commented this. Where can we find the new video tutorial? Please share the link

@sarahbinette831 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! i am planning to do this as an on going project with my SNF. i just need the dimensions to this project! they were said but there is a lot going on and I dont want to listen to it 10x lol! thank you!

@christianehawkshaw6061 3 жыл бұрын

These were the beginning projects. Since then, I built a frame 3ft x 6ft that folds in half for easy transport, and it eliminates the laborious piercings. Much quicker and easier, and a good size sleeping mat.

@joangonzalez8764 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to make these mats but hard to find places that want them in Jacksonville,Florida. If anyone knows who will take them, let me know.

@aysesaltik6032 Жыл бұрын

Bu bir yorum deyil gerçek Allah tan başka ilah uu merhaba ve elçisidir

@angelafields3740 5 жыл бұрын

how do u do the ends,so u tie it up after u take it off frame?

@christianehawkshaw6061 4 жыл бұрын

Go to part 2 of the video and that will take you through it.

@pentirah5282 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very creditable idea but I am asking everyone this question (and not yet getting an answer):- What about bio-degradable plastic bags? They are designed to disintegrate within a certain period. How would this affect someone using these mats who is sleeping rough, exposed to water etc.? How long before these bags breakdown and the mat becomes unusable? When the mat is disposed of eventually it will still need to be recycled in some way. How will this be done?

@ellenthornton4239 4 жыл бұрын

No matter how negative you make tbis. These people appreciate the warmth.And protection while they have them. I understand someone might steal them too. But people are trying.

@christianehawkshaw6061 4 жыл бұрын

Never use biodegradable bags for this project!

@christianehawkshaw6061 4 жыл бұрын

Ideally, plastic bags would no longer be given out in shops or used. In Europe, this has been done to a large extent, and people take baskets or reusable bags to grocery shop, like our grandmas used to do. In the US they are far behind with this. So instead of going straight into landfill or whatever, the bags can be used. And when they finally get thrown out, they will be too large to get into the insides of fish and other wild life. Meanwhile, it is keeping a lot of homeless people more comfortable and warm, teaching people skills of weaving and crocheting, and forming a community. I have seen the mats used in corners under bridges, have seen homeless people carry their belongings in the woven bags, and know they are doing some good somewhere.

@thewhy6172 6 жыл бұрын

Why does my round rug start to curl up and not stay flat?

@desktorp 5 жыл бұрын

probably too tight or something

@karenbishop5743 5 жыл бұрын

How do you weave the very top part of the rug like the bottom row so the strips don't slide off? Can this be done without sewing across the top fringe?

@baalajiraman9507 6 жыл бұрын

what do u use to cut the bag to cut into strips

@christianehawkshaw6061 6 жыл бұрын

I USE a rotary cutter on a mat, left over from my quilting days. You can also use scissors, but I find this quicker. I can put 5 folded bags in one go, as shown in the video

@ezpzeee 5 жыл бұрын

@@christianehawkshaw6061 That's a great idea! You're the 1st one I've seen doing that... sure is a lot faster, and with the ruler it makes nicer and more even strips.